Monthly Archives: March 2023

Stop by Stop Nottingham Express Transit: Hucknall & Phoenix Park – Bulwell Forest

Posted on Sunday 5 March 2023 by Gareth Prior

“Stop by Stop” is back this evening as our journey on Nottingham Express Transit towards Hucknall continues. The next stop on this tram will be Bulwell Forest.

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In Pictures: The trams at North East Land, Sea & Air Museums

Posted on Sunday 5 March 2023 by Gareth Prior

The North East Land, Sea and Air Museums in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear is home to a collection of trams – many of which come from Blackpool having been sold following the tramway upgrade in 2011. In addition to a … Continue reading →

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Macmillan Cancer Support named West Midlands Metro Charity of the Year 2023

Posted on Sunday 5 March 2023 by Gareth Prior

Staff at the West Midlands Metro have voted for Macmillan Cancer Support to be their charity of the year for 2023 which means their fundraising efforts will be concentrated towards the organisation. This announcement comes just a few weeks after … Continue reading →

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What’s New on British Trams Online? 5th March 2023

Posted on Sunday 5 March 2023 by Gareth Prior

The start of another month and we have another couple of Photo Galleries – one from 2023 and Blackpool with the other back into the archives from Stagecoach Supertram:

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DLR Beckton Depot to see improvement works

Posted on Saturday 4 March 2023 by Gareth Prior

The main Docklands Light Railway Depot at Beckton is set to benefit from major improvements after confirmation that Morgan Sindall Infrastructure have been appointed to deliver them ahead of the full introduction of the new CAF trains. The works will … Continue reading →

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Around the World in Trams: San Francisco 22

Posted on Saturday 4 March 2023 by Gareth Prior

We head over to the United States of America for the next couple of weeks of overseas tram images and its San Francisco which is our location – with the cable tramway the focus of attention.

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Car ends up on tram tracks in Cleveleys

Posted on Saturday 4 March 2023 by Gareth Prior

A driver has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving after their car ended up on the tramway at Cleveleys on Tuesday 28th February. The car was heading towards Blackpool when it ended up on the tracks between the Cleveleys … Continue reading →

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West Midlands Metro 39 named

Posted on Friday 3 March 2023 by Gareth Prior

There has been the first naming on the West Midlands Metro for over three years with 39 being named after local entrepreneur and philanthropist twins Roy and Don Richardson. As well as being the first naming since 28 received Jasper … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Blackpool Balloon 720

Posted on Friday 3 March 2023 by Gareth Prior

As we continue our look at trams running on the Blackpool Tramway in July 1977 as part of “Picture in Time” series we feature another one of the Balloon Cars in action.

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In Pictures: West Midlands Metro construction works at Wednesbury

Posted on Thursday 2 March 2023 by Gareth Prior

We’ve made lots of mention of the West Midlands Metro extension to Dudley and Brierley Hill and how it leaves the current line at Wednesbury but haven’t featured much about the construction works at the near end of the extension. … Continue reading →

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Half price tickets at Seaton Tramway for National Lottery Open Week

Posted on Thursday 2 March 2023 by Gareth Prior

Adult Explorer tickets will be available for half price on selected dates between Saturday 18th and Sunday 26th March at the Seaton Tramway as part of National Lottery Open Week. Anyone with a valid National Lottery ticket (digital or physical), … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Shunting at Crich as preparations underway for a new season

Posted on Wednesday 1 March 2023 by Gareth Prior

The new season at the Crich Tramway Village is creeping up on us (reopens Saturday 11th March) and in preparation for the reopening to the public there has been some shunting undertaken. This has seen John Bull return back to … Continue reading →

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Wallasey 78 to help celebrate 100 years of Wallasey Corporation Transport

Posted on Wednesday 1 March 2023 by Gareth Prior

Sunday 9th April will see a special event taking place at the Wirral Transport Museum and Heritage Tramway as 100 years of Wallasey Corporation Transport is celebrated. Described as a “once in a lifetime special commemoration event” the day will … Continue reading →

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Plans announced to improve digital connectivity on Tyne and Wear Metro

Posted on Wednesday 1 March 2023 by Gareth Prior

Nexus are to focus on investment which will boost commercial mobile network strength across the Tyne and Wear Metro as part of their new plans to improve digital connectivity. Research has shown that Metro customers want a better digital experience … Continue reading →

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